Mary Poppins Opens the Door - Hardcover

Travers, Dr P L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152058222 ISBN 13: 9780152058227

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. This classic series tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes. Featuring the charming original cover art by Mary Shepard, these new editions are sure to delight readers of all ages.

Mary Poppins reappears just in time! According to her tape measure, Jane and Michael have grown "Worse and Worse" since she went away. But the children won't have time to be naughty with all that Mary has planned for them. A visit to Mr. Twigley's music box-filled attic, an encounter with the Marble Boy, and a ride on Miss Calico's enchanted candy canes are all part of an average day out with everyone's favorite nanny.

About this title

Review:

"I, who hailed her [earlier] as a 'delightful new character who has come to stay' think Mary Poppins Opens the Door is even better--so rich it is in nursery lore, so sparkling with magic, so warmly understanding of children."--The Horn Book

From the Back Cover:

Up in the sky a tiny spark hovered and swayed in the darkness. What could it be...? Still they waited. And still the spark grew even larger and brighter. Then suddenly Jane caught her breath. And Michael gave a gasp. Down came the spark, growing longer and wider. And as it came, it took on a shape that was strange and also familiar. Out of the glowing core of light emerged a curious figure – a figure in a black straw hat and a blue coat trimmed with silver buttons.

'This is the third book about Mary Poppins.'

"Absolutely alive, and aglint with magic."
Walter de la Mare

"Like all great children's classics, 'Mary Poppins' is frightening and sad as well as magic and very funny."
Observer

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0152058222
• ISBN 13: 9780152058227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288
• Illustrator: Shepard Mary